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3 new St. Louis restaurants to try this month – Diego’s U City in The News

3 new St. Louis restaurants to try this month – Diego’s

SAUCE Staff | Jan 05, 2021We’re happy to report that Diego’s, the long-anticipated Mexican cantina from the team behind neighboring Frida’s, was worth the wait. Co-owner and chef Natasha Kwan won us over with well-executed classics like creamy esquites (Mexican corn salad) and an incredible shrimp tostada with avocado mash,…
Jessica Bueler
January 5, 2021
Winslow's Table
2020 Best New Restaurants // No. 6 Winslow’s Table U City in The News

2020 Best New Restaurants // No. 6 Winslow’s Table

Adam Rothbarth | Dec 23, 2020When Tara and Michael Gallina took over cherished University City brunch mecca Winslow’s Home last November, relaunching it as Winslow’s Table, they infused the beloved spot’s old vibes with the vegetable-forward, farm-to-table style they’ve found so successful at their first restaurant, Vicia. “Winslow’s Home was a place, for Michael and me,…
Jessica Bueler
December 23, 2020
STL Mag
The co-owner of University City’s EyeSeeMe bookstore shares antiracism literature picks for kids U City in The News

The co-owner of University City’s EyeSeeMe bookstore shares antiracism literature picks for kids

Courtney Scott | Nov 12, 2020Having conversations with children about race has never been more important. EyeSeeMe, a bookstore in University City, holds one of the largest collections of African-American–focused children’s literature in the United States. Owners Jeffrey and Pamela Blair, who are parents themselves, provide educators and organizations with…
Jessica Bueler
November 12, 2020
Mohammed Qadadeh - American Falafel
Mohammed Qadadeh of American Falafel Made a Delicious Career Change U City in The News

Mohammed Qadadeh of American Falafel Made a Delicious Career Change

Cheryl Baehr | Nov 10, 2020 riverfronttimes.comBefore opening American Falafel (6314 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-553-9353) in June of this year, Mohammed Qadadeh enjoyed great success in IT, sales and management with Mastercard. A computer scientist by training, Qadadeh spent fifteen years with the company, working in both its St.…
Jessica Bueler
November 10, 2020
Phillies Staff
Phillies Cheesesteaks & More now open in University City U City in The News

Phillies Cheesesteaks & More now open in University City

Holly Fann | Nov 9, 2020Phillies Cheesesteaks & More recently opened at 6800 Olive, in a small shopping plaza in University City that's less than a two-minute drive from the Delmar Loop. Those expecting a traditional “steak wit” Philly-style cheesesteak may be surprised by the construction of Phillies' sandwiches, though all of the classic elements and flavors are…
Jessica Bueler
November 9, 2020
Diego's
Diego’s, From the Team Behind Frida’s, Now Serving Mexican Fare in University City U City in The News

Diego’s, From the Team Behind Frida’s, Now Serving Mexican Fare in University City

Mabel Suen | Oct 28, 2020A new Mexican cantina recently debuted in University City. Diego’s, from the owners of Frida’s, opened on October 13, featuring elevated street food with an emphasis on small plates and craft cocktails. The concept comes from Frida’s owners Natasha Kwan and Rick Roloff. As previously reported by Feast, the…
Jessica Bueler
October 30, 2020
Diego's
Diego’s, a husband restaurant to Frida’s, opens tomorrow in University City U City in The News

Diego’s, a husband restaurant to Frida’s, opens tomorrow in University City

George Mahe | Oct 12, 2020“The day has finally come,” quips Natasha Kwan, co-owner of Diego’s Mexican restaurant which opens tomorrow, “It only took 22 months.”Planning a restaurant, especially retrofitting an exciting one, is never easy because of the unknowns, “and there were a lot of them,” says Kwan regarding…
Jessica Bueler
October 12, 2020